How much does a communications teacher make in Buffalo?
$83,780a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,590Median: $83,780Highest 10%: $166,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 25th | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $125,100 | $60.16 | |
| 90th | $166,700 | $80.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Albany, NY | $98,040 |
| New York, NY | $97,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $83,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,520 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| Social Work Teacher | $125,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $114,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $101,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,400 |
| History Teacher | $93,430 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $40.28 ($83,780 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $83,780 against $78,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,690, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for communications teacher pay?
29 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.